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Special Anniversary Offer – Active Birth Pools now available to NHS Hospitals at 2014 prices

Since supplying our first water birth pool to the John Radcliffe Hospital in 1992 we've supplied birthing pools to hundreds of hospitals throughout the United Kingdom and built...

Catalogue, information, videos and plans

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has a rich history of pioneering the development of specially designed hospital grade water birth pools. With a focus on safety, value,...

Possibly the single most important reason you should choose Active Birth Pools

The first thing that people notice when they look at  our water birth pools is the curvaceous, extra-wide rounded rim and the sculpted surround that hugs it's form....

Images, plans, 3D models and data sheets

We’ve utilised ergonomic, evidence-based user-centred design to develop highly specialised pools for labour and birth. It's best to choose the largest pool that comfortably fits in your room,...

Freedom of Movement video hits 12,000,00 views on YouTube!

This short video with over 12,000,000 views shows that mothers have room to move freely in the postures natural to labour and birth. How they instinctively relate to our...

Safety first – critical health and safety issues you must consider before choosing a water birth pool

We are acutely aware of the health and safety risks that are associated with water birth pools. Back in the mid-80's when we began to look at designing...

Active Birth Pools: Videos

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This new feature is a real game changer – it makes our pools safer and more user-friendly!

If you look at the back rim of our new range of water birth pools you'll notice a "keyhole" shaped channel that runs down to the floor of...

Why Us

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has a rich history of pioneering and revolutionizing the use of water for labor and birth. With a focus on safety, value,...

The history of water birth and development of specialised water birth pools

The history of water birth and the development of specialised water birth pools is a remarkable story of innovation and transformation in childbirth practices, driven by the insights...

Winner – Building Better Healthcare Awards

At the 'Building Better Healthcare' awards ceremony the Active Birth Pool was highly commended in the award for best internal building product. In their comments the judges praised the quality of  our design and...

All women no matter what their shape or size will find it exceptionally easy to get into our pools

The simple act of getting into the pool is one of the most misunderstood aspects relating to the use water birth pools. We've considered this deeply over the...

Improving Birthing Pool Design: Case Study 18 – Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors

In 1995 we worked with a health service ergonomist and the midwives from Nottingham University Hospital to explore ways in which our water birth pools could be improved...

Superior material results in superior safety, value and performance

Choice of material is fundamental to the success of a water birth pool. Active Birth Pools are fabricated in Ficore® composite, a proprietary material of extraordinary properties that was...

Active Birth Pools: Ethos and Values Statement

Active Birth Pools, established in 1987, has played a pioneering role in the use of water for labour and birth. Their values and approach can be comprehensively understood...

Water safety and infection control risks you should know about before choosing a birth pool

Purchasing a water birth pool is a big responsibility. Not only must financial considerations be taken into account, but more importantly Health and Safety risks. There are other...

Winner – European Design Awards !

Judges at the prestigious European Design Awards awarded first prize to the Active II/360 Water Birth Pool in the Healthcare: Safety Design Category. European Product Design Award (ePDA)...
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Active Birth Pools: Sustainability Report

Since its establishment in 1987, Active Birth Pools has been at the forefront of designing and supplying water birth pools. Our commitment to ergonomic, safe, and high-quality birthing...

Midwives say that our water birth pools are the most comfortable and easy-to-use.

While the importance of designing water birth pools for mothers is evident, the importance of designing for midwives is paramount. Mothers may use the pools a few times...

Ficore® composite – the amazing material that makes our pools outstanding in every way

Water birth pools made from Ficore composite offer a range of benefits over those made from traditional materials like fibreglass or acrylic. Ficore composite is a proprietary material...

Fluid modernities: the birthing pool in late twentieth-century Britain

Original Research Victoria Bates , Jennifer Crane, Maria Fannin British Medical Journal June 2023  Abstract Birthing pools are a common feature of maternity units across Europe and North America, and...

Mothers simply tell us that they love our water birth pools

We’ve spent decades observing the way that mothers move in our pools and considered how to best serve their needs. Our passion for excellence has led us to...

Manual handling risks associated with water birth pools

There are manual handling issues and risks associated with water birth pools that affect both mothers and midwives. Most of the risks stem from the design and equipping...

Why Active Birth Pools are the safest water birth pools on the market

When it comes to the creation and care of water birth facilities nothing is more important then Health and Safety. Micro-organisms breed freely in warm moist environments and...

Intelligently designed to safely fulfil the needs of mothers and midwives

Back in the mid-80s, we embarked on a journey alongside midwives, mothers, obstetricians, infection control specialists, and manual handling experts. Together, we crafted the world's very first hospital-grade...

The keyword that defines our design ethos is Active.

The keyword that defines our approach to design is 'Active'. If we look up the definition of 'Active Birth'  we get, "Childbirth during which the mother is encouraged...

Active Birth Pools give midwives safe, practical options for dealing with emergencies

The evacuation a collapsed woman is potentially hazardous and poses risk of injury to mother and midwife. If the need for an emergency evacuation arises the midwife should:...

Guidelines: Delivery, moving, handling and installation

Delivery, Moving and Handling Mainland UK Deliveries Active Birth Pools delivered within the mainland UK are wrapped in protective packaging and placed in double walled boxes with corrugated...

Guidelines: Cleaning and Care

Safety comes 1st! Active Birth Pools  are Rated No.1 for water safety and infection control standards. This is because the material we use (Ficore) is 5 x harder...

Applying Steve Jobs Design Principles to Active Birth Pools

Embracing Simplicity and Excellence in Birthing Pool Design The legacy of Steve Jobs, particularly his emphasis on simplicity and attention to detail in design, provides a fascinating lens...

See our water birth pools in your delivery room

Would you like to see how our water birth pools would look in your delivery room? Simply use your phone or tablet and click on this link: Hint: its...

Presenting the Princess II Water Birth Pool: A Compact Revolution in Maternity Care

The Princess II Water Birth Pool, developed by Active Birth Pools, is a compact yet highly functional solution tailored for healthcare facilities focusing on enhancing maternity care. This...

Introducing the Princess II/360 Water Birth Pool with Bespoke Water Column: A Compact, Comprehensive Maternity Care Solution

Active Birth Pools presents the Princess II/360 Water Birth Pool with Bespoke Water Column, a compact yet comprehensive solution for modern healthcare facilities focused on optimizing maternity care....

Introducing the Venus II Water Birth Pool: An Advanced Solution in Maternity Care

The Venus II Water Birth Pool, developed by Active Birth Pools, represents a significant advancement in the field of maternity care. This mid-size pool is engineered to provide...

Introducing the Venus II/360 Water Birth Pool with Bespoke Water Column: Elevating Maternity Care to New Heights

The Venus II/360 Water Birth Pool, complemented by the Bespoke Water Column, is an innovative offering from Active Birth Pools, designed for healthcare facilities aiming to provide superior...

Introducing the Active II Water Birth Pool: Enhancing Maternity Care with Advanced Design

The Active II Water Birth Pool, designed by Active Birth Pools, is a state-of-the-art solution for healthcare facilities seeking to improve their maternity care services. This advanced water...
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